Add 8/80 and 14/7, Solve 8/80 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/80 and 14/7

1^st number: 8/80, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

8/80 + 14/7 is 21/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 7 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
14/7 = 14 × 80/7 × 80 = 1120/560
Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 1120/560 = 56 + 1120/560 = 1176/560
1176/560 simplified gives 21/10
So, 8/80 + 14/7 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10

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